B2 noun 비격식체

boneyard

/ˈboʊn.jɑːrd/

A boneyard is a place where old, discarded, or obsolete items—typically large machinery like aircraft or vehicles—are stored or dismantled for parts. It is also an informal or regional term for a cemetery or burial ground.

예시

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1

The old tractor was finally hauled away to the local boneyard for scrap metal.

The old tractor was finally hauled away to the local boneyard for scrap metal.

2

Archaeologists uncovered a prehistoric boneyard containing the remains of several mammoths.

Archaeologists uncovered a prehistoric boneyard containing the remains of several mammoths.

3

My desktop is a boneyard of half-finished projects and corrupted files.

My desktop is a boneyard of half-finished projects and corrupted files.

어휘 가족

명사
boneyard
형용사
bony
관련
bone
💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'yard' filled with the white 'bones' (the skeletons or frames) of old airplanes bleaching in the desert sun.

빠른 퀴즈

The company’s failed prototypes were all relegated to the technical _____, never to be seen by the public.

정답!

정답은: boneyard

예시

1

The old tractor was finally hauled away to the local boneyard for scrap metal.

everyday

The old tractor was finally hauled away to the local boneyard for scrap metal.

2

Archaeologists uncovered a prehistoric boneyard containing the remains of several mammoths.

formal

Archaeologists uncovered a prehistoric boneyard containing the remains of several mammoths.

3

My desktop is a boneyard of half-finished projects and corrupted files.

informal

My desktop is a boneyard of half-finished projects and corrupted files.

4

The study examines the environmental impact of decommissioned naval vessels in the coastal boneyard.

academic

The study examines the environmental impact of decommissioned naval vessels in the coastal boneyard.

5

If we don't secure more funding, this entire initiative is headed for the corporate boneyard.

business

If we don't secure more funding, this entire initiative is headed for the corporate boneyard.

어휘 가족

명사
boneyard
형용사
bony
관련
bone

자주 쓰는 조합

aircraft boneyard a storage area for retired airplanes
digital boneyard a collection of obsolete software or data
car boneyard a place where old cars are kept for parts
project boneyard a metaphorical place for failed or cancelled tasks
massive boneyard a very large area used for discarding items

자주 쓰는 구문

sent to the boneyard

retired or discarded because it is no longer useful

a boneyard of ideas

a collection of concepts that were never implemented

raid the boneyard

to search through discarded items for useful parts

자주 혼동되는 단어

boneyard vs junkyard

A junkyard is specifically for scrap metal and trash, while a boneyard often implies specialized storage for machines like planes or ships.

boneyard vs graveyard

Graveyard almost exclusively refers to human burials, whereas boneyard is more versatile and often refers to machines.

📝

사용 참고사항

The term is frequently used in the aviation and military industries to describe storage facilities in dry climates where metal doesn't rust. Metaphorically, it can describe any place where failed or outdated things accumulate.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners might use 'boneyard' in a very formal eulogy for a person, which can sound slightly disrespectful or overly casual; 'cemetery' is preferred in solemn contexts.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'yard' filled with the white 'bones' (the skeletons or frames) of old airplanes bleaching in the desert sun.

📖

어원

An American English compound word from 'bone' and 'yard,' appearing in the mid-19th century to describe cemeteries before expanding to industrial storage.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Commonly used in the singular when referring to a specific facility Plural: boneyards
🌍

문화적 맥락

The United States Air Force maintains a famous 'Boneyard' at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, which houses thousands of retired military aircraft.

빠른 퀴즈

The company’s failed prototypes were all relegated to the technical _____, never to be seen by the public.

정답!

정답은: boneyard

관련 단어

underpendsion

C1

The foundational support, basis, or underlying framework that provides stability and strength to a structure, theory, or organization. It refers to the core principles or physical elements that justify and hold up a larger system.

uniprivacy

C1

A conceptual term referring to a single, unified standard or framework of privacy protections applied consistently across different platforms, jurisdictions, or systems. It describes the state of having one streamlined set of data rights and security measures rather than fragmented or overlapping policies.

demarery

C1

A formal legal objection that admits the facts of an opponent's argument but denies that they are sufficient to justify a legal claim. It effectively argues that even if everything the opposing party says is true, there is no legal basis for a lawsuit.

translably

C1

The noun translably refers to the quality or degree to which a piece of text, an idea, or an expression can be effectively rendered into another language while preserving its original essence. It is a specialized linguistic term used to assess the feasibility of achieving semantic and cultural equivalence in translation tasks.

obfachood

C1

The state or condition of being deliberately obscure, hidden, or difficult to understand, particularly within a formal or technical system. It refers to the quality of a subject that has been rendered complex to prevent easy access or comprehension.

misdictile

C1

To transcribe or record spoken words incorrectly, especially in a manner that fundamentally alters the intended meaning or technical specifications of the message. It refers specifically to the failure of accuracy during the transition from auditory input to written or repeated output.

obgeotude

C1

The state or quality of being excessively preoccupied with physical location or geographical boundaries. It often refers to a mindset or policy that stubbornly prioritizes local physical presence over digital or global connectivity.

monotegate

C1

To consolidate multiple layers, systems, or categories into a single, unified structure. It is often used in technical or organizational contexts to describe the process of streamlining complex elements for the sake of efficiency or standardization.

autojecthood

C1

To transition a system, process, or entity into a state where it automatically identifies and rejects incompatible or non-compliant elements. It refers to the implementation of autonomous exclusion protocols to maintain system purity or efficiency.

contragratence

C1

A state or quality of being intentionally contrary or ungrateful, specifically characterized by a willful refusal to express gratitude or conform to expected social harmony. In academic or test-specific contexts, it often refers to a behavioral pattern of resisting positive social exchange.

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